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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 282.49 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 282.49 and 154.41 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 282.49 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/282.49 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 282.49 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 43,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,617.84/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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